Bolivia: Due to rains, two municipalities in La Paz lose at least 40% of their potato production
Some communities in San Andrés de Machaca lost up to 100% of their tuber production, mainly in areas with little vegetation and plains.
Latam 23/01/2025
Peru (Puno): Local potato shortage in Puno increases prices in the Unión y Dignidad market
Frosts impact potato production, generating demand for imported products
Latam 23/01/2025
Spain (Canary Islands): ICIA evaluates natural enemies of the Guatemalan potato moth
A study by the Canary Islands Institute for Agricultural Research has evaluated and selected potential biological control agents for the Guatemalan potato moth, Tecia solanivora, the most important pest of potato crops in the Canary Islands.
Europa 22/01/2025
India: From importing frozen French Fries to now exporting, how contract farming is a win-win for both agri industry, farmers
India has emerged as a major exporter of French Fries, which owes much to companies procuring potato directly from growers and deepening farmer engagement.
Asia 22/01/2025
INIAF evaluates potato crop clones with the option of releasing them as a new variety
INIAF carries out the work within the framework of the National Program for Tubers and Roots as part of the activities carried out by the research technicians of the Papa Yuca Project.
Latam 22/01/2025
Canadá: Alberta potato growers cautiously optimistic for 2025
After several years of strong growth, 2025 looks uncertain for potato producers in Alberta.
Norte Am. 22/01/2025
Pakistan: Forty people trained in aeroponics
A three-day training program on Certified Seed Potato Production, was organized at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) in Islamabad from January 7-9, 2025.
Asia 22/01/2025
Argelia: Late-season potatoes, the harvest looks set to be excellent in Mila
The late -season potato harvest is expected to be excellent. The yield per hectare has reached 255 quintals, according to Mohammed Benkouiten, head of the organization, production and technical support department at the DSA
Africa 22/01/2025